Doctor of Ministry in Formation & Soul Care

Doctor of Ministry in Formation & Soul Care is a program taught at Friends University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Formation and Soul Care at Friends University is a doctoral-level program for Christian practitioners. It provides a biblical, theological, and practical paradigm for Christian formation and soul care, designed for a 21st century context. The core curricular schedule examines the themes of awareness of God, knowledge of self, and mission to others, followed by a final doctoral project.

The program includes a structured core curriculum and then a fourth-year focus on writing and finalizing a doctoral project. It is not described as a research doctoral program. Course outcomes emphasize developing a comprehensive biblical, theological, and historically rooted vision of Christian formation and cultivating awareness of the Holy Spirit in formation and ministry, including spiritual direction.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Ministry in Formation & Soul Care at Friends University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Friends University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Friends University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Ministry in Formation & Soul Care.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• At least three years of vocational or bi-vocational Christian ministry experience since receiving their first graduate theological degree
• Involvement in an ongoing ministry setting
• An academic record demonstrating superior ability and showing promise of success in doctoral studies (3.25 graduate GPA)
• Holding an accredited Master of Divinity (MDiv) or Master of Theology (ThM) degree, or a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Formation or a similar field
• For students admitted with an MA: ability to (a) thoughtfully interpret scripture and the theological tradition of one’s ministry context, (b) understand and adapt one’s ministry to the cultural context, and (c) have a basic self-understanding of one’s ministerial identity and vocational calling

Please check detail of study units at https://www.friends.edu/graduate/doctor-of-ministry-in-formation-and-soul-care/

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.